Tag Archives: blessings

Spray Paint, Murals & a Fork in the Road

Posted on April 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Any place you travel has a host of quirky sites and attractions. Kentucky is no different. I spent a couple of nice late Spring days sightseeing … all the time using appropriate social distancing {not too hard since there were … Continue reading →

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Shanty Hollow

Posted on April 14, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Tuesdays have been designated for Readin’, Ritin’ & Rithmetic. Today, I add another “R” — Road Trip … and since I’m ‘ritin’ I guess it falls under the category. While ordered to be sheltered in place, Kentucky is allowing exercise … Continue reading →

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The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 9, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

There are two “major” celebrations on the church calendar – Christmas and Easter. One we celebrate with joy and festivity. The other we generally celebrate quietly, with a little more reserve and certainly a lot more reverence and solemnity. The … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Now

Posted on April 3, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Happy April! Happy first Five Minute Friday of the month! You know the drill. We get our weekly prompt, let the spirit flow for five minutes, post, link up in the Community section at fiveminutefriday.com, and — best part — … Continue reading →

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Random Coronavirus Thoughts

Posted on April 2, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I’ve been accused of not taking this coronavirus pandemic serious. Well, that’s not entirely true. I am taking the virus serious … but I’m not worrying about it — and won’t. Worry gets you nowhere except to Anxietyville. I can … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on March 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

My kids are comical. Not hilarious comical. More like worry wart comical. They are constantly checking to make sure I’m doing okay … no fever … no cough … no trouble breathing. And even when I assure them personally all … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Tomorrow

Posted on March 20, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

These are strange times we’re living through. The uncertainties of the covid-19 virus, the effects on everyday life from the pandemic, even the craziness of panic purchases have left us virtually sheltering in place, with minimal contact with a much … Continue reading →

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Free Range

Posted on March 12, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

As I’ve noted before, driving is my therapy. Inside the cockpit, I’m alone with nothing but my thoughts {okay, Angelina is usually my travel companion, but she doesn’t say much — unless it’s time for a potty stop}. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 8, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week for the Second Sunday in Lent is from the Moravian Church in North America The Watchword for the Week — For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Table

Posted on March 6, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Five Minute Friday is designed for Friday writing, specifically five minutes of uninterrupted patter of the fingers representing the thoughts of the heart, soul and mind. Our fearless moderator Kate Motaung — with help from her Twitter friends — supplies … Continue reading →

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